Policies of disaster management
Policies related to emergency/
disaster management
1. International
2. National
3. State
4. Institutional
Policies
related to emergency/disaster management (national)
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Promoting a culture of prevention, preparedness
and resilience at all levels through knowledge, innovation and education.
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Encouraging mitigation measures based on
technology, traditional wisdom and environmental sustainability
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Mainstreaming disaster management into the developmental
planning process
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Establishing institutional and techno-legal
frameworks to create an enabling regulatory environment and a compliance
regime.
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Ensuring efficient mechanism for
identification, assessment and monitoring of disaster risks. Developing contemporary forecasting and early
warning systems backed by responsive and fail-safe communication with
information technology support.
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Ensuring efficient response and relief with a
caring approach towards the needs of the vulnerable sections of the society
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Under taking reconstruction as an opportunity
to build disaster resilient structures and habitat for ensuring safer living.
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Promoting a productive and proactive
partnership with the media for disaster management.
Coordination and involvement
of :
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Community
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Various government departments
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Non government organizations
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International agencies
Disaster preparedness
Disaster
team
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Hospital medical and nursing administration
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Infectious diseases & control department
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Emergency medical service team
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Intensive care teams
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Information system
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Public health affairs ministry
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Engineering and security system
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Mental health and counselling units
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Other members-Medical director ,Treatment supervisors, Triage supervisors, transport
supervisors
Responsibilities
of medical director :
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Establish relations with community leaders
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Establish a working branch with appropriate
groups
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Ensure reinforcement involvement whenever
necessary
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Determines the amount and types of additional
medical resources and supplies
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Designate assistance officials and their
locations
Triage
supervisor:
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Ensure proper utilization of the initial
assessment triage system
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Ensures that tag technique is completed
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Makes appraisal for additional resources
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Provides up to date report to medical director
Treatment
supervisor:
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Establish the suitable treatment areas
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Assign work
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Supervision
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Co-ordinate treatments
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Communication
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Arrange resources as needed
Transport
supervisor
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Ensures the organized transport of patients off
scene
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Ensures an appropriate distribution of patients
to all hospitals
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Complete a transportation log
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Contact specialty hospitals
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Ensures the organized transport of patients off
scene
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Ensures an appropriate distribution of patients
to all hospitals
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Complete a transportation log
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Contact specialty hospitals
Role of a nurse
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Community awareness
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Ensuring community participation
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Identifying the needs of victims
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Dissemination of knowledge
Objectives/policies: To
ensure that appropriate system, procedures and resources are in place to
provide prompt effective assistance to disaster victims
Protocol: A
define incident or disaster committee and centre.
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Measures to respond to biological , chemical, nuclear,
radiological and mass trauma events
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Defined predetermined rules, lines of authority
and chain of command and communication Roles and responsibilities to be
assigned
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A protocol for the education of staff regarding
disaster response and their roles
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A 24hr /7 days communication network with
alternate communication system identified if the original network fails
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A protocol for contacting staff emergency
resources, agencies in the event of disasters
Guidelines
Pre-event
phase:
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Recognition of attack (event)
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Maintain a surveillance system that will allow
early identification and detection of potential disasters
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Define key diagnostic clues that may activate
path of investigation of activation of disaster plan
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Educate all staff on the indications, chain of command,
responsibility system and legal responsibility to respond
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Ensure sufficient supply of equipment and
pharmaceutical supplies as required
Post-event:
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Define circumstances under which the plan is
activated
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Establish emergency contacts for activation in
case of potential threat to the area
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Develop a system for mobilizing the necessary
emergency workers and staff
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Designate an assembly point for staff to report
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Assess the availability of appropriate personnel,
protective equipment
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Educate all staff on appropriate infection
control precaution
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Develop a tracking record of morbidity and
mortality once an event is recognized
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Have a system of triage designed for mass causalities
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Prepare a system for the identification,
tracking, admission and discharge of mass Victims
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Develop a system for placement of patients,
types of precautions or isolation required
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Have a treatment protocol for placement of
patients, types of procedures or isolation required
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Have a treatment protocol for each type of
event
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Determine how the facility will facilitate the
safe handling, storage, tracking and preparation of bodies post-mortem
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Evaluate how the facility will address the need
of victims, families.
Equipment:
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Armbands
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Respiratory Protection
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Mesh Vests & Nylon Vests
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Stream light Flashlights
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Traffic Clothing
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Survival Kits
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Traffic Shirts
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Traffic Safety Products
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Eye and face protection equipment
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Fire Equipment
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Helmet
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First Aid Kits
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Goggles
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First Aid Products
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N95 Mask
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Hand Protection
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Head Protection
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Gloves (work and non-latex)
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Hearing Protection
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Sturdy shoes or work boots
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Protective Clothing
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